Get ready, *Pokemon GO* trainers! The much-anticipated Fashion Week event is set to make its comeback in January 2025, and it's bringing with it the delightful return of some fan-favorite costumed Pokemon. But that's not all—prepare to meet the newest stylish addition to the roster: Costume Minccino and its evolved form, Costume Cinccino.

When Does Costume Minccino Release in Pokemon GO?

Mark your calendars for January 10 to January 19, 2025, as Costume Minccino and Costume Cinccino make their grand entrance during Fashion Week 2025. These fashionable Pokemon will don rhinestone-studded glasses and cute bows on their ears, making them stand out in the crowd. Excitingly, Costume Minccino can be Shiny right from its debut, whereas Costume Cinccino will not have a Shiny variant available.

Alongside the newcomers, returning costumed Pokemon like Butterfree, Dragonite, Diglett, Blitzle, Kirlia, and Shinx will also make appearances. And let's not forget about Furfrou, the Pokemon known for its many forms, which will be available in both wild spawns and Raids.

How To Get Costume Minccino in Pokemon GO

While the thrill of encountering new Pokemon in the wild has diminished in recent times, Costume Minccino will be accessible through two primary methods: Raids and Research.

One-Star Raids

During the Fashion Week event, you can challenge Costume Minccino in One-Star Raids. These Raids are typically easy to tackle solo, making it a straightforward way to add this stylish Pokemon to your collection. Just head to a Gym hosting a Minccino Raid, defeat the boss, and you'll have a chance to catch it. Keep in mind, though, that Costume Shinx and Furfrou will also be appearing in One-Star Raids, so you might need to hunt around a bit to find a Minccino Raid.

Paid Timed Research

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For those willing to invest a bit, the Paid Timed Research ticket, priced at $5 USD or its local equivalent, offers another avenue to encounter Costume Minccino. This ticket not only promises encounters with Costume Minccino but also includes XP, Stardust, a new avatar pose, and other event-themed Pokemon encounters. Just make sure to complete the tasks within the event timeframe to secure your Minccino.

Field Research Tasks

The event's Field Research Tasks will lead to encounters with event-themed Pokemon. While it's not confirmed if Costume Minccino will be among them, it's worth checking out these tasks. However, given Niantic's recent trends, the new costumed variant might be exclusive to the Paid Timed Research, leaving free-to-play trainers to encounter other Pokemon.

How To Get Costume Cinccino in Pokemon GO

If you're aiming to complete your fashionable set with Costume Cinccino, you'll need to evolve your Costume Minccino. This means catching at least two Costume Minccino, then using 50 Candies and a Unova Stone to evolve one into Costume Cinccino.

And there you have it, trainers! That's your guide to snagging Costume Minccino and Costume Cinccino during the *Pokemon GO* Fashion Week 2025. Get ready to add these stylish Pokemon to your collection!

*Pokemon GO is available to play now*.